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President Zelensky emphasized that these attacks exemplify the need for continued Western support, including sanctions and military aid, to sustain Ukraine’s defenses. The Russian surge occurred just hours before President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky were scheduled to meet in Washington. The Ukrainian leader seeks long-range US missile systems such as the Tomahawk, capable of striking deep within Russian territory, with the goal of compelling Moscow to negotiate by targeting Russia’s energy and military infrastructure.